An impressive start to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs will continue into Bristol Motor Speedway for Alex Bowman, who has scored the pole for Saturday's Bass Pro Shops Night Race, the first elimination race of the post-season.

Alex Bowman claims Bristol's pole position at 126.720 mph, boosting his playoff strategy amid rising competition.

Bowman will lead a trio of Hendrick Motorsports drivers at the front of the field, as he is flanked by teammates Kyle Larson in second and William Byron in third. Eight of the top 10 qualifiers were drivers in the Round of 16 of the NASCAR playoffs,

NASCAR Cup Series' Alex Bowman gets the pole after Friday night’s qualifying session for Saturday’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol.

Hendrick driver Alex Bowman continued his strong performance in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs on Friday by grabbing the pole for Saturday’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

BRISTOL, Tenn. - Alex Bowman continued his solid effort in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs on Friday, securing the pole position for Saturday's Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

With a 41-point cushion in the NASCAR Playoffs, Alex Bowman wins the pole for the Bristol Night Race and is having himself a heck of a Round of 16. He has been consistent and is the top driver for Hendrick Motorsports through the first two races of the playoffs.

Alex Bowman, who just two weeks ago was desperately trying to debunk rumors his seat was in danger, will start the first elimination race of NASCAR's playoffs from the pole.

Alex Bowman will lead the field to the green flag in Saturday night's playoff elimination race at Bristol Motor Speedway after scoring his first pole of the Cup season Friday. Bowman led a dominant Hendrick Motorsports performance.